2014 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,007 on the base table to $48,923 in New York.
2014 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,923 | $1,881.65 | $23.44 | +$10,916 |
| Step 2 | $50,553 | $1,944.35 | $24.22 | +$11,279 |
| Step 3 | $52,184 | $2,007.08 | $25.00 | +$11,643 |
| Step 4 | $53,815 | $2,069.81 | $25.79 | +$12,007 |
| Step 5 | $55,446 | $2,132.54 | $26.57 | +$12,371 |
| Step 6 | $57,077 | $2,195.27 | $27.35 | +$12,735 |
| Step 7 | $58,708 | $2,258.00 | $28.13 | +$13,099 |
| Step 8 | $60,339 | $2,320.73 | $28.91 | +$13,463 |
| Step 9 | $61,970 | $2,383.46 | $29.69 | +$13,827 |
| Step 10 | $63,601 | $2,446.19 | $30.47 | +$14,191 |
2014 GS-8 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 28.72% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,923 | $1,881.65 | $23.44 | +$10,916 |
| Step 2 | $50,553 | $1,944.35 | $24.22 | +$11,279 |
| Step 3 | $52,184 | $2,007.08 | $25.00 | +$11,643 |
| Step 4 | $53,815 | $2,069.81 | $25.79 | +$12,007 |
| Step 5 | $55,446 | $2,132.54 | $26.57 | +$12,371 |
| Step 6 | $57,077 | $2,195.27 | $27.35 | +$12,735 |
| Step 7 | $58,708 | $2,258.00 | $28.13 | +$13,099 |
| Step 8 | $60,339 | $2,320.73 | $28.91 | +$13,463 |
| Step 9 | $61,970 | $2,383.46 | $29.69 | +$13,827 |
| Step 10 | $63,601 | $2,446.19 | $30.47 | +$14,191 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,882 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,446. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $48,923 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,601. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in New York?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2014, it is 28.72%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,916 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,882 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.